Construction of the lab space on the fourth
floor of the Science Teaching Lab Building (STL) has been
completed. The space is approximately 9,700 square feet of new
Chemistry research labs and offices. Two vital research teams
will be relocating into the new space from other buildings on
campus.

Dr. Chengzhi Cai – Dr. Cai’s research involves organic
synthesis, organic thin films, surface functionalization and
nanochemistry. In addition to the fundamental studies, this
group also works with collaborators to solve suitable and
significant biological and biomedical problems.